OBITUARY
Gamble,
EARNEST LEE was born 6-27-1925 in Sand Branch, TX to the parentage of
Bonner and Birtha Gamble and passed away 9-10-2003 in Carrollton, TX. He
attended the Carrollton public schools and completed his high school
education in the Richardson public schools (Anderson Bonner). As a
youth, he united with Simms Chapel A.M.E. Church, where he was very
active. He was inducted into the U.S. Navy and served for three years.
Earnest was united in marriage to Faye Shepherd. Three children were
born to that union: Margaret Watson, Peggy Gamble, and Ernestine Ivory
Gamble all of San Diego, California. He was preceded in death by both
parents, two brothers Wilford and Riggs. He is survived by three
daughters, one son Cedric Battles of Dallas, TX, one sister Viola Wilbon
of Lewisville, TX, four grandchildren, and four great grandchildren, a
host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Family will receive
friends at Rhoton Funeral Home on Mon., 9-15-2003, from 6:00 TO 8:00 PM.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tues., 9-16-2003, at the funeral
home chapel with interment to follow at Lincoln Memorial Park. Dignity
Memorial Rhoton Funeral Home I35 at Crosby Rd. Carrollton (972) 242-5261 |
The Dallas Morning News - September 15, 2003
Submitted by Edward Lynn
Williams |